{"id":"recipe_af71d8273c","slug":"garlic-chutney-lehsun-chutney","title":"Garlic Chutney (Lehsun Chutney)","description":"A fiery and aromatic Indian condiment made with fresh garlic, dried red chilies, and cumin. This versatile sauce adds a punch of flavor to snacks, flatbreads, and main meals.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"20 garlic cloves, peeled","name":"Garlic","quantity":20,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":20,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"large cloves preferred","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"15 dried red chilies","name":"Red Chili","quantity":15,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":15,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"soak in warm water for 15 minutes","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp salt (to taste)","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh","notes":"adds tanginess","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"for sautéing and preservation","group":"Cooking","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"use for blending","group":"Main","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Soak the dried red chilies in warm water for about 10-15 minutes until they soften.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the dried red chilies","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a blender or mortar and pestle, combine the soaked chilies, garlic cloves, cumin seeds, salt, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup (60 ml) water. Blend into a smooth or slightly coarse paste according to your preference.","group":"Blending","title":"Combine the soaked chilies, garlic cloves, cumin seeds, salt, lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the prepared garlic-chili paste and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the paste and the raw smell of garlic disappears.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat oil in a small pan","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"You can adjust the heat by removing seeds from the dried chilies before soaking. For a smokier flavor, you can lightly roast the garlic cloves before blending.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian","Rajasthani"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["noCook","saute"],"equipment":["blender","mortar and pestle","small frying pan"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cup","note":"Approximately 240ml"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chutney can be made entirely ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass jar to prevent the smell from transferring. 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